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LN11 RUW

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,278 mi
Last recorded161,278 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN11 RUW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 161,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 2.0 mm note tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 161,223 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 152,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 136,504 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 136,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2022 114,806 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 97,512 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 97,111 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 93,335 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 82,970 miles

INNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 18 Jun 2018 82,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

INNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 20 Jun 2017 72,772 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 68,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

snow tyres fitted both n/side

Pass 21 Aug 2015 62,061 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 57,521 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 53,666 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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LN11 RUW is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 69,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN11 RUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LN11 RUW registered?

LN11 RUW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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